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When you hold a hornbill, watch your fingers for the bird could break them
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A great hornbill’s beak, capable of delicately picking ripe fruits, can also apply devastating pressure. Photo: Akanksha Rathore
When you hold a hornbill, watch your fingers for the bird could break them
There are two things to know about working with large hornbills, says Rohit Naniwadekar. First, never let their beaks get close to your face or they can gouge your eyes. Second, don’t let them grab your fingers because they can break them. Their enormous bills capable of delicately picking ripe fruits can also apply devastating pressure.